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The Clue
Literally, "father" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ABBOT
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Notes
The answer ABBOT is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
ABBOT as a noun:
1. (abbot, archimandrite) = the superior of an abbey of monks